Local News

Tornado Season 2013: A quiet start

By Kyle Myers
According to the Storm Prediction Center, this year is one of the least-active starts to tornado season in U.S. history.

Baton Rouge Magnet Science Bowl team comes in at seventh nationally

By East Baton Rouge Parish School System
After being undefeated in March at the U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored state Science Bowl, the Baton Rouge Magnet High School (BRMHS) recently finished seventh overall in the national contest.
Watch Video

Metro Council approves deal to bring Costco to Baton Rouge

By David Lippman
Big savings are coming to Baton Rouge. But even some of Costco's supporters worry that the city is paying too big a price to attract it.

Motorcyclist killed in Tangipahoa Parish crash

By Louisiana State Police
This morning shortly after 7:00 a.m, State Troopers investigated a two vehicle fatal crash which resulted in the death of Louis Perkins, 24, of Luling.

Downtown business owners prepare for IBM offices, will open next year

By Alex Deiro
Though the downtown office of IBM won't be complete for over a year, business owners in the area say they're already preparing for the increase in customers.

Coming up at 10: Dog tethering

By Alicia Pekema
It's certainly a talker, and it might become law. Tether your puppies for more than an hour, and you may be fined! The metro council is considering making it a law, and the final decision should be made tonight.

Art and music festival to be held Friday in Mid City

By Danielle Grossman
Hot Art – Cool Nights is having its tenth annual event this Friday in Baton Rouge. It's free and open to the public.
Watch Video

Costco will be the next mega store to set up shop in Baton Rouge

By David Lippman
Metro Council approved the Costco proposal 10-1. That paves the way for the mega store to move into Baton Rouge.

Good Samaritan pulls woman from burning vehicle; driver later dies from injuries

By Samantha Morgan
Despite the best effort of a good Samaritan, a Pineville woman died after she crashed her vehicle.

Louisiana House tries to out-dunk Senate in charity basketball game

By Louisiana House of Representatives
Some may be past their prime, but Louisiana legislators will lace their sneakers, stretch some muscles, and reach way back to pull out some moves on the court to show which arm of the legislature delivers the most baskets.

Fatal crash claims the life of 85-year-old woman

By Baton Rouge Police Department
An elderly woman was killed in a two-vehicle collision that occured in Baton Rouge this morning.

EBR Parish schools to hold health insurance information sessions for retired employees

By East Baton Rouge Parish School System
 In a step toward finalizing recommendations for the School Board’s consideration of health insurance options for Medicare-eligible retired employees, the district announces two informational sessions for employees scheduled for Thur
Watch Video

Proposed ordinance to expand local animal cruelty laws could be tough to enforce

By David Lippman
A proposed law would force some local dog owners to change the way they care for their pets. The East Baton Rouge Metro Council will debate an ordinance Wednesday that would prohibit tethering a dog for more than an hour.
Watch Video

Three Runnels students to play baseball, run track at Louisiana universities

By Lauren McCoy - Reporter
It's signing day for three Raiders at Runnels High School. Josh Morris will return to the diamond as a Northwestern Demon.

Jindal dismisses rumors of local business tax hike

By Danielle Grossman
Governor Jindal put the rumor of possible tax increases to rest. The House of Representatives was considering a secret tax plan that would cost local businesses $500 million over four years at a cost of $1.3 billion.